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April Eclipse Set to be ‘Single-Biggest Mass Travel Event in…
A total solar eclipse across North America on April 8 is anticipated to be one of the most viewed astronomical events in recent memory and maybe ‘the single-biggest mass travel event in the USA,’ according to GreatAmericanEclipse.com. Several major cities…
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Southwest Pilots Ratify New $12 Billion Contract
Southwest pilots – represented by the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) – overwhelmingly approved a new contract on Monday, which includes 50% pay raises over the life of the agreement. According to the union, 98.8% of its members voted on…
December 26, 2023 3:47 pm ET -
Southwest Cancels Over 2% of Holiday Schedule
Southwest is making headlines after it canceled over 500 flights during the peak holiday travel period. According to data from Flightaware, the Dallas-based airline scrubbed 569 flights from December 20-25, representing 2.2% of its schedule. The troubled operational performance far…
December 21, 2023 4:39 pm ET -
How Southwest’s Pilot TA Compares to Other Contracts
This past Wednesday, Southwest and the Southwest Airlines Pilot Association (SWAPA) came together producing a long-awaited tentative agreement. The agreement follows other major U.S. carriers Delta, American, and United which all renegotiated contracts with their respective pilot groups earlier this…
December 20, 2023 5:20 pm ET -
The Low-Cost Carriers’ Pilot Attrition Problem
In the latest iteration of the pilot shortage saga, some U.S. low-cost carriers (LCCs) are facing additional headwinds. Most notable among them is Southwest, which – according to the company’s COO Andrew Watterson — is seeing an increase in pilots…